According to the Accompanying Figure, Which of the Following Explains

According to the accompanying figure, which of the following explains why the red panda is an important species to preserve?

A) Red pandas are a symbol of conservation efforts.
B) Red pandas live in areas that are critically endangered.
C) Seals are more important to preserve than the red panda because the ocean environment is critically endangered.
D) Phylogenetically distinct species are high-priority species to target for conservation.